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Trump says fresh strikes on Iran unlikely, Tehran warns of military retaliation

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has warned the United States of severe military retaliation if Washington rejects Tehran's two-day

Number of villages without 4G connectivity falls by three-fourths in four years

Data obtained by The Hindu under the Right to Information Act shows a sharp decline in the number of villages without serviceable internet speeds

Telangana Agriculture University VC accused of sexual harassment, summoned

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Commission for Women (TGSCW), on Monday, November 9, summoned Aldas Janaiah, the Vice-Chancellor of Professor Jaya

Police rush to Belagavi City Corporation after bomb threat, declared hoax

Police began the search from inside the meeting hall to officers chambers, various departments, rooms, toilets and the vehicles in the parking ar

Wife's LinkedIn profile no proof of income to deny maintenance: Court

Bengaluru court says professional qualifications and social media profiles cannot replace proof of actual earnings in maintenance cases

Tenneco India explores diversifying beyond auto sector, eyes M&A plans

Tenneco Clean Air India is exploring acquisitions in rail, aerospace and defence, while expanding its automotive portfolio across internal combus

RBI said to query bank valuations of some bond derivative trades

Banks widely sell bond forwards to insurers, which use them to lock in future bond prices and protect against swings in interest rates

Britannia CEO doubts Reliance's biscuit play

Ramayana box office Day 5: After Diwali weekend, Ranbir Kapoor-Yash's film storms past Rs 300 crore in India

Ramayana has continued its impressive run at the Indian box office, drawing audiences to theatres even after the Diwali weekend. The mythological

Delhi: 10-Year-Old Boy Reportedly Dies After Firecracker Explodes In His Hand While Bursting Crackers

A festive night in Outer Delhi turned into tragedy when a hand-held flower-pot firecracker unexpectedly exploded, inflicting fatal chest injuries

SUV driver held for fleeing as crash kills 2 bikers in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: A car driver who allegedly fled after knocking down two motorcycle riders near Devanahalli was arrested after police chased his vehicl

Gaps in services at Telanganas secondary healthcare facilities to be assessed

Water level in Papanasam dam stands at 70 feet

Male wild elephant found dead in Masinagudi Division in the Nilgiris

6 of family killed in fire at house-cum-grocery store in Maharashtra's Dharashiv

Six members of a family, including two children and two elderly persons, died after a massive fire broke out at their house-cum-shop in Yedshi vi

Meet Dr. Soumya Swaminathan: The Indian Scientist Who Helped Shape Global Health

Dr. Soumya Swaminathan's journey from tuberculosis research to WHO leadership highlights women's impact on global health.

Lights out: 179 cracker injuries, 49 fire calls mar Hyderabad Diwali

Hyderabad: At least 179 people suffered firecracker-related injuries in Hyderabad between Saturday night and Monday afternoon (November 7 to 9),

Nifty holds 25,000 after volatile session; PSU Banks surge 3.7%, IT drags

The Sensex ended at 81,106.65, up 107.25 points or 0.13%, while the Nifty settled at 25,044.65, gaining 58.25 points or 0.23%

Territorial disputes to Nato: Key issues on Russia-Ukraine Abu Dhabi talks agenda

Jaipur Development Authority to launch new housing and commercial schemes

JDA plans two residential and three specialised commercial schemes in Jaipur to attract homebuyers and investors

Free guarantees, costly essentials: HC questions Karnataka policy

Bengaluru: The Karnataka governments guarantee schemes came under scrutiny during a High Court hearing, with the bench expressing displeasure ove

Top news of the day: Trump says likely to meet Putin, Xi in China; post-Deepavali air quality plunges across major Indian cities; and more

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Will Benefit Tamil Nadu, Not Us: Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar On Mekedatu Dam Project

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar claims the proposed Mekedatu reservoir will benefit Tamil Nadu more than Karnataka, while Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay o

Chennai sees dozens of cracker-related eye injuries; doctors call for caution

The Regional Institute of Ophthalmology and Government Ophthalmic Hospital received around 50 cases, with about 10 cases having to be admitted, a

Congress Protests at Karnataka Petrol Pumps Over Excess Ethanol Blending

The protesters claimed that what was being promoted as E20 was actually E420, a reference to deception in the name of ethanol blending

Padma Bhushan awardee and renowned Indian painter Arpita Singh dies at 89

A Padma Bhushan recipient, she died in Delhi due to age-related complications, according to reports

Mumbai records 137 firecracker-induced blazes on Deepavali, highest single-day tally in years

The sharp rise in incidents prompted the Mumbai Fire Brigade to issue urgent safety guidelines, asking citizens to burst crackers only in open ar

Delhi AQI Data Under Scrutiny as Monitoring Stations Go Offline on Diwali Night

AQI (air quality index) readings put out by private agencies did, in fact, paint a much more unpleasant picture than what the official figures re

India Wins Double Medal As Niveditha Nair Secures Bronze And Women

Tamil Nadu's Niveditha Nair won individual bronze with 567-13x as she joined Manvi Jain and Simranpreet Kaur Brar to secure team silver at the Do

Rupee rises 5 paise to close at 93.93 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said continued foreign inflows, stable crude, and a mild dollar offer tailwinds for the rupee. However, gains were capped by renewe

India announce three-format squads for South Africa series; Smriti Mandhana to lead in Tests for first time

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa, which will feature a one-off Test

European tech is coming to B'luru suburban tracks

Delhi HC Allows Sale Of Rana Kapoor Book, Restrains Four Passages

Court Says Blanket Ban On 'Yes Man: The Untold Story Of Rana Kapoor' Unwarranted

Time to Financialize Gold

The Prime Minister has already urged people to avoid investing in gold to the extent possible. Fund of Funds offer a particularly convenient rout

At peak of air pollution on Deepavali night, data goes missing at several govt monitoring stations in Delhi

When the hourly PM2.5 data is missing, it will artificially lower the Air Quality Index (AQI), showing better air quality, when the actual air qu

Festive EMIs and credit card bills: How to prioritise repayments, cut costs

Prioritise repayment of secured and high-cost loans, and consider refinancing or consolidation to cut interest costs

3 BNP, Chhatra Dal men arrested over alleged fertiliser smuggling bid to Myanmar

Police say the suspects were involved in arranging the transfer of 301 sacks of urea fertiliser seized in Mirsarai, Chattogram, for onward transp

US plans to reduce military aid to Israel by half under proposed security pact

The revelations surfaced approximately a week after US President Donald Trump unexpectedly stated that he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Net

Red Fort blast: Year-long anti-terror push results in 300 arrests, 73 deportations

As the anniversary of the Red Fort blast approaches, security agencies are maintaining heightened vigilance across the country. A crackdown over

Cyber bullying affects one in ten students worldwide; AI fuels new threat: UNESCO

The United Nations agency has called upon countries to invest in digital safety measures, teacher preparation, and mental health support for stud

Flight Of Fancy, Teak excel

Tenneco India explores diversifying beyond auto sector, eyes M&A

The company is considering options in industrial markets, including rail, aerospace and defence, while it is also looking to expand to automotive

Medusa Beverages partners with Third Eye Distillery; expands into premium spirits

Third Eye Distillerys focus will be on expanding its distribution depth across North India, beginning with Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh

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War on drugs: Agencies widen offensive, use technology to wipe out cannabis, opium cultivation

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) There are multiple agencies which are burning the midnight oil to put an end to the drug menace across Ind

Ktaka to host first standalone Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians conference

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 9 (IANS) Bengaluru is set to host a historic parliamentary conference bringing together women legislators from acro

Shigella infection: Meeting held in Vadakara to review preventive measures

Key instructions included ensuring proper sanitation and safe drinking water availability in schools, strengthening awareness drives among studen

Hebbal elevated corridor work to be completed ahead of 18-month deadline: Karnataka CM Shivakumar

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said the Hebbal Elevated Corridor project is expected to be completed ahead of its 18-month dead

Telangana: After message to mother, 20-yr-old man goes missing

Hyderabad: A 20-year-old youth went missing from his residence at Bukkaniguda in Ghatkesar after sending an alarming message to his mother, expre

From Nvidia to Micron: Major China-linked espionage cases under scrutiny

Nvidia's probe into alleged Chinese intelligence targeting of CEO Jensen Huang puts the spotlight on past cases involving honeytrapping, politica

COP31 summit leaders urge world to move faster on climate

Leaders of the COP31 climate summit urged

Winter storm 2026: 5 US states face snow threat

NSE deploys liquid cooling for AI infra, plans over 80 GPUs this quarter

The exchange plans to scale GPU capacity beyond 80 this quarter and eventually to 224, while extending liquid cooling technology to its co-locati

Bengal CM defends Raiganj encounter, warns rapists and criminals of similar action

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 9 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday defended the police encounter in which a rape and murd

Who is Ramswaroop Munde, who gave a Rs 1 lakh Diwali bonus to employees?

Employees receive a small bonus on Diwali, but have you ever heard of someone receiving a bonus of more than 1 lakh rupees? And not just one empl

Dana White And Anne White Combined Net Worth In 2026: All About Their UFC Fortune, Earnings And Lifestyle

Dana White and wife Anne White have an estimated combined net worth of in millions as of 2026. Heres a look at their UFC earnings, business ventu

Hyderabad: Over 70 suffer eye injuries, firecrackers trigger multiple fires

Several fire accidents were also reported across the city, causing extensive damage to property, although no casualties were reported in the blaz

Finland is building a 100-million-gallon water pit to store 18,000 MWh of heat, enough to supply 20,000 people

How ancient Peruvians responded to climate disasters

Brian Schottenheimer Under Fire After Dallas Cowboys Survive Chaotic Win Over Indianapolis Colts

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Indianapolis Colts 27-23, but 14 penalties and costly turnovers kept the pressure on head coach Brian Schottenheimer.

Seven killed, over a dozen injured after speeding trailer rams into vehicle in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh

At least seven people were killed and over a dozen others injured after a speeding trailer rammed into a vehicle near Mahanetand Cut in Danua Val

Plea In SC Seeks Safe Drinking Water, Functional Toilets At Railway Stations

Petition Seeks Time-Bound Measures After CAG Flags E. Coli In Drinking Water

Opinion: Opinion | Delhi Has Every Pollution Control Policy - Except One That Works

France announces 1.6% increase to minimum wage

France will raise the minimum wage by 1.6% from the start of next month, said Labour Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou on Monday, as the government t

Banks to plough back UPI MDR gains into tech, security and expansion

SBI, Axis Bank and Bank of Baroda plan to reinvest proceeds from the proposed UPI MDR levy in technology, security, infrastructure and merchant e

Rugby-Springboks make front-row change for French test

South Africa have made one change to

Pak Anchor Rabia Ahsan Shot Dead At Home, Husband Taken Into Custody

Rabia Ahsan, 41, was shot dead in her bedroom at around 3 pm. Her mother and sister, who lived with her, were in the lawn at the time of the inci

TASMAC liquor price hike: Association of recreation clubs, star hotels challenges empty bottle buyback scheme in Tamil Nadu

The petitioner association claims that an environmental and social welfare cess of 10 per bottle cannot be imposed on recreation clubs and the la

'What can you expect from them?': Ravi Kishan hits back at SP over Mulayam Singh Yadav remark

'What can you expect from them?': Ravi Kishan hits back at SP over Mulayam Singh Yadav remark

Pooran in exchange for Yashasvi Jaiswal, three Rajasthan players will be sent to Lucknow! This trade deal will surprise you.

Ahead of the IPL 2027 auction, several teams are exchanging players through trade deals. Meanwhile, there is talk of a major trade deal between R

Zelensky Aligns Positions with EU Chief Ahead of Crucial Abu Dhabi Talks

We are doing everything to ensure that the trilateral format delivers results, he added.

Pakistan: Poor hygiene, unsafe water expose Sindh

Patients seeking treatment at government hospitals in Karachi and other parts of Sindh continue to encounter worsening healthcare conditions, as

EXPLAINER-Where does Philippine VP Sara Duterte's impeachment trial stand?

Lawyers for Philippine Vice President

UKPNP condemns reported civilian killings, alleged drone attacks, shelling in Rawalakot

The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) has condemned reported civilian killings, alleged drone attacks, mortar shelling and heavy wea

IFSCA proposes model portfolios in GIFT City by research entities

The proposed framework requires research entities to disclose portfolio risks, investment strategies and rebalancing schedules, while benchmarkin

Just 30 km From Delhi, Air In This UP Town Is Among Most Polluted In World

Over the past 12 months, Loni recorded average PM2.5 concentrations of 112.5 micrograms per cubic metre, which is over 22 times the World Health

Bengaluru Serial Murders: Remaining Two Bodies Found From Shiradi Ghat

With this, all seven bodies have been recovered. Police had earlier recovered the bodies of the accuseds wife and mother-in-law from the Yercaud

Pakistani TV anchorperson shot dead at home in Rawalpindi; husband held

According to the CPO, a male domestic worker at the house told police that the victim's husband had claimed that the gunshot was fired accidental

Jihadi Bangladesh: Chinese Influencers Caught Passing Off Dhaka Slums as Delhi

A disturbing digital propaganda operation has come under scrutiny after around 150 Chinese influencers were reportedly found filming impoverished

School Children In Jammu And Kashmir Government Schools To Get Free Books, Uniforms

Jammu and Kashmir Schools: The minister said that this will create attraction among people towards government schools.

TN: Firecracker bursting beyond permitted hours worsens air quality in Tiruchirappalli; several areas engulfed in smoke

Air pollution increased in several parts of Tiruchirappalli as firecrackers continued to be burst beyond the permitted hours during Diwali celebr

FPI inflows into FAR G-Secs rise nearly 8K cr as rupee gains, yields ease

FPI holdings in FAR government securities rose to 3.65 lakh crore on November 9, supported by a stronger rupee and easing bond yields.

'My challenge stands': Rahul renews open debate challenge to PM Modi, hits back at 'dimagi Naxal' remark

Hitting back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his 'Dimagi Naxal' remark to CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) personnel during his visit to

A strong El Nino could drag the crisis into 2027 and intensify heatwaves, extremes of rainfall

Global warming gathers pace as El Nio threatens fresh climate records, says WMO

JLR raids BYD offices in escalating battle over China's alleged Defender lookalike

Court-appointed bailiffs seized digital records from BYD offices in the Netherlands in August as part of JLR's intellectual property dispute. BYD

Six of family die after fire breaks out at residence-cum-cloth shop in Dharashiv

The fire broke out when members of the family were asleep on the first floor of the building, which also housed a cloth shop on the premises, pol

Man 'detained' in Russia, pressured to join war, alleges family; second Chhattisgarh case

A similar case surfaced last month in Chhattisgarh, where a 21-year-old man from Bilaspur district was allegedly detained in Russia and tortured

DDCA Announces Delhi Under-16 Squad for Vijay Merchant Trophy 202627

Parth Dabas to lead Delhi in the first two matches of the tournament

Amit Shah: PM Modi and I come from Gujarat, it must become drug-free before 2029

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched 1,400 crore projects in Ahmedabad and announced a December 2028 deadline for a drug-free Gujarat.

'What justice is it to send KL Rahul at No.6?': Ex-India selector raises question

KL Rahuls batting position sparked debate after Indias second ODI against New Zealand, as Krishnamachari Srikkanth criticised sending Axar Patel